Winter 77 Weather Forecast Debate In Local Almanac Scoop
The Banner sought farmer opinions on Vermont winter 1976 77 predictions echoing the Far mer's Almanac. Local responses ranged from cautious forecasts of a mild winter to remarks about variable temperatures and potential heavy snow. Weather expert David Ludlum dismissed the caterpillar method as unproven while noting forecasts beyond 30 days are rarely reliable.
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Court upholds death penalty in Georgia Texas Florida
The Supreme Court declined to rehear July rulings upholding capital punishment laws in Georgia Texas and Florida but agreed to hear whether Georgia death penalty can be applied to rapists. The decision edges toward execution for nearly 200 on death rows. The court also sent Arkansas to review its law while leaving open capital punishment in forcible rape cases.
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Debating strategy shifts as Kissinger and Schlesinger advise Ford Carter
Ford and Carter head west for Wednesday debate in San Francisco with Kissinger advising Ford and Schlesinger aiding Carter on foreign policy and defense. Butz controversy looms as pressure mounts for his dismissal amid racist remarks. Polls show mixed signals with Time/Yankelovich dead heat and Cadell predicting Carter gains, signaling volatile race dynamics.
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Spanish official slain in Basque style attack
Juan Maria de Araluco Villar, 59, a leading Spain Council member and Guipuzcoa provincial parliament president, was gunned down as he left his San Sebastian office. The attack, attributed to Basque separatists, risks becoming ETA’s deadliest political crime since 1973, with several others wounded.
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Vermont Delegation Seeks Butz Resignation Over Slurs
Vermont's three members of Congress call for Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz to resign after racial remarks. Sen. Stafford calls the remarks disgusting and deplorable, Rep. Jeffords says Butz has outlived his usefulness, and Sen. Leahy joins in demanding removal, saying the statements are outrageous and justified by the President.
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Schmidt wins in West German vote and race slur row grows
Inside highlights Schmidt’s victory in West Germany as controversy over a racial slur expands. Local notes share wedding column trends, Rec Center offerings, and a COLA discussion pending. Page references include editor Gerry Raftery on living costs, and George Will on industry deals.
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Carter Leads Ford in UPI Electoral Vote Forecast
United Press International survey projects Carter with 322 electoral votes in 27 states and DC, Ford with 82 votes in 11 states, while 134 votes in 12 states were tossups.Ohio New York New Jersey and California cited as pivotal swing states with closings in margins.
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Debate panel chosen for second presidential debate in San Francisco
UPI reports Pauline Frederick of NPR will moderate the second presidential debate to be held Wednesday night in San Francisco at 9 30 p m EDT on foreign and military issues. The League of Women Voters announced the panel including Max Frankel Henry Trewhitt and Richard Valeriani as panelists.
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